An original fine art print is an image conceived and created by means of traditional production of a hand made plate that is inked by hand and 'pulled' on an etching press. This is as opposed to the definition of a 'print' that is a photographic reproduction of an original work of art in any media.

Each inking up and 'pull' makes a unique transfer of the image from the plate - for a limited edition all are alike enough to be called an edition but different enough to be unique.